Evaluated Alternative Nordic Paper - the natural choice Whether you are creating classy cups for exclusive chocolates or packaging for frozen meals, Natural Greaseproof provides the perfect material for the flexibility and quality you need – both when it comes to the properties of the paper itself and your own conversion processes and production.
Evaluated Alternative HyperDRY™ Fluorocarbon Free Water Resistant Down Insulation ALLIED Feather & Down's HyperDRY water resistant down is treated with a unique Fluorocarbon Free treatment that adheres to the down cluster that allows down to retain its superior warmth to weight ratio - even when wet.
Evaluated Alternative Sciessent Curb® Fluorine-Free Durable Water Repellent Sciessent Curb® is a fluorine free durable water repellent for textiles that is made without perfluorinated chemicals or fluorinated silicones. It is certified by Oeko-Tex, bluesign and GOTS and its water repellent performance and durability is equivalent to C6 PFC technology. In addition, Curb is a highly biodegradable chemical. Curb® was tested using the OECD 301B method. The results of this testing showed that Curb® is 79.1% biodegradable. This is very close to the maximum of 79.8%, and is considered rapidly biodegradable.
Evaluated Alternative X-Fog: more effective fire extinguishing - also suitable for wood and textiles X-Fog is for Industry and Fire & Rescue Services for Class A fires X-Fog is suitable for all types of water spray, low pressure, pressurized low-pressure and high pressure. X-Fog can be injected or mixed directly into the tank Experiments have shown that X-Fog has a better extinguishing efficiency and a considerably better re-ignition protection. X-Fog optimizes sprinkler systems.
Evaluated Alternative PFC-free food packaging tray Rottneros Packaging has developed a food packaging tray made from high quality pulp. The tray is manufactured entirely with Swedish wooden raw material, and it is both recyclable, renewable and biodegradable. In addition to the environmental benefits, the potential for adapting design, patterns and functionality of the packaging is much greater than if plastic or board was used. The packaging is made from 100% virgin fiber pulp and is therefore free from chemicals such as mineral oil or PFAS.
Evaluated Alternative ecorepel – PFC-free water and mud repellent ecorepel is a water and mud repellent technology that imitates the natural, water-repelling protection of duck’s plumages. Ducks produce an oily secretion that allows their plumages to repel water and ecorepel technology transfers this natural water repellence to textile surfaces.
Evaluated Alternative Evo Protect D - Fluorine-free Water Repellency Dystar offers a full range of ecological fluorine-free products for all demands. EVO Protect DWA is suitable for application on cotton, cellulosic fibres, and for PA and PES fibres. Fluorine free solutions are the future of durable water repellency in the textile industry. Fluorine free products do not contain perfluorinated compounds such as PFOA and PFOS.
Evaluated Alternative miDori® evoPel – state of the art durable water repellent “DWR” miDori® evoPel is a state of the art water repellent, “DWR”, for textile fabrics and garments with excellent durability to home laundry. It works on cotton, synthetics and blends to protect fabrics and garments from rain and water based stains. It is PFOS and PFOA free. Therefore providing an alternative to so called PFC based stain repellent products. It is partially based on plant seed oils and is a USDA certified bio based product.
Evaluated Alternative BIONIC-FINISH® ECO Highly effective water repellent agent for finishing fabrics of all fibre types.